The Landscape Industries Association of Tasmania (LIAT) held its 2011 – 2012 Awards of Excellence on Saturday June 23.
The landscape industry in Australia contributes over $5 billion dollars to the Australian economy. It comprises in excess of 13,000 companies with over 195,000 employees. In Tasmania – in excess of $100 million dollars is added to the state’s economy annually, with the industry consisting of over 300 businesses and more than 1200 employees.
The Landscape Industries Association of Tasmania (LIAT) is the peak professional landscaping body in Tasmania and is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of quality in landscaping. The Association aims to give businesses and individuals involved in the landscape industry the opportunity to meet and discuss issues relevant to their profession. LIAT takes an active role in keeping members up to date with training and information sessions on new technologies, occupational health and safety, products and materials, construction methods and government and industry regulations.
The landscape industry contributes considerably to the environment and to the future establishment of green cities in Australia. Projects encompass residential, commercial, state and federal government spaces such as parks and recreational areas, sports grounds, inner city greenery such as roofscapes and streetscapes and environmental projects involving revegetation and regeneration.
The LIAT Awards of Excellence aim to recognise and reward the work of some of our state’s finest landscapers. The Awards provide an exciting opportunity for members to showcase their outstanding work to peers, industry and the community.
2011 – 2012 Winners
Best Home/Personal Project - Ian Simpson Landscaping
Best New Member Project - Professional Lawn Company
Paving/Retaining Wall Contractor Residential to $10,000 - Danny Shields Paving
Residential Landscape Under $5,000 - Tascape
Best Landscape Feature - Patrick Graham Landscape Design
Landscape Maintenance (Commercial/Civic) - Professional Lawn Company
Residential Landscape $5,000 - $10,000 - Deep Earth Sustainable Landscapes
Paving/Retaining Wall Contractor Residential Over $10,000 - Landscape Concepts
Residential Landscape $10,000-$20,000 - Tascape
Landscape Maintenance (Residential) - Kiwi Landscaping & Maintenance
Commercial Landscape $10,000-$20,000 - my Garden Planner
Residential Landscape $20,000-$30,000 - Deep Earth Sustainable Landscapes
Commercial Landscape $20,000-$50,000 - Jonathan Hearn Landscape Design & Construction
Residential Landscape $30,000-$50,000 - NTL
Commercial/Civic Landscape $50,000-$100,000 - Landscape Concepts
Residential Landscape $75,000-$100,000 - Tascape
Environmentally Sustainable Project Commercial/Civic - Patrick Graham Landscape Design
Paving/Retaining Wall Contractor Commercial/Civic - Just Pave
Best New Innovative Product - Hydrocell - Lifestyle Gardens
Commercial/Civic Landscape $100,000-$150,000 - Launceston City Council
Best Landscape Design - my Garden Planner
Residential Landscape $100,000-$150,000 - Calverley Landscape
Best Supplier/Service to Industry - Island Block and Paving
Commercial/Civic Landscape $150,000-$250,000 - Launceston City Council
Employee/Apprentice of the Year - Alex Kearnes (NTL)
Residential Landscape Over $200,000 - Bill Bannister Landscaping
Commercial/Civic Landscape over $250,000 - Jonathan Hearn Landscape Design & Construction.
Most Outstanding Landscape - Bill Bannister Landscaping
Visit: www.landscapetas.com.au
Photos (top to bottom): MC John Harris; Stuart Greig and Mark Hay; Vicki Briggs and Patrick Graham; and guests at the LIAT Awards.
